Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram I was snuggled in with a blanket and Eric asked, do you want a slice of pecan pie? (I’ve been testing this recipe all week.) I said yes please! so he brought me a slice of pecan pie. Just the regular kind. No streusel. The first pecan pie recipe I tested. I said, um, what is this. He said, pecan pie. I said, there is no streusel on this pie. Eric, once you streusel, there is no going back! It’s the truth though, right? (When was the last time you had a streusel-less muffin? It’s just sad.) I sent Eric back to the kitchen for a slice of The Real Pecan Pie, the one you see in these photos. (He’s a catch ladies. Although I suppose I am the one who made the pie, so he hasn’t done too bad either.) When I tested this pecan pie recipe the first time, I thought the toffee bits would stay hard, and each slice of pie would have little crunchy bits in it. (Who can say no to crunchy toffee bits?) But that’s not what happened. They melted into the brown sugar filling, giving it an even deeper caramel-toffee flavor. YASSSS. And if you don’t know about the secret of browned butter, let me share with you. BROWNED. BUTTER. WILL. CHANGE. YOUR. LIFE. It adds SO much flavor. You can take any average recipe and brown the butter and make it into an AMAZING recipe. For the crust:
Jiggle it. The center 3-4 inches should still jiggle, but the edges should be firm. Stick a knife in it. It should come out clean. Tap it with a spoon. When the back of a spoon taps the center of the pie, it should spring back, like Jello. Take its temperature. The pie should be 200 degrees when it’s ready.
Voila!
Does pecan pie need to be refrigerated?
Nope! You can leave it on the counter. I would throw it in the fridge if it’s not gone by day 3. But I’m not sure who could have this pie sitting on their counter staring them in the face and it not be gone within 3 days. I know I don’t have that kind of will power!
Can you freeze Homemade Pecan Pie?
Yes! Pecan pie freezes just great. The only challenge here is that the streusel topping will soften and won’t have that same amazing texture it did before. If you can live with this, go right ahead and freeze leftover pie (or, better yet, invite the neighbors over for a slice and watch as they become your new best friends).
How long does Pecan Pie last?
Your pie will be good in the freezer for 3-4 days. If there’s more left after that, you can either freeze leftover slices or share it with your friends. Better yet, just send leftover slices home with your guests so everyone can feel the pecan love. Happy menu planning! Crème Brulée Pumpkin Pie « here’s another classic pie that we are taking up a notch! Apple Custard Pie with Cinnamon Streusel « see? Streusel really does make everything better. I’ve broken it down for you here ;) Chocolate Cream Pie « the chocolate pie to end all chocolate pies. Praline Pumpkin Pie from Spend with Pennies Cinnamon Cream Pie with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream from A Spicy Perspective Cranberry Gingersnap Pie from View From Great Island
